The nation's most affordable, serious Catholic university.
When the Benedictine Sisters of the Annunciation founded what is today North Dakota's
only Catholic university, they placed their small college under the patronage of Mary,
the Mother of God. The Sisters' hope was that generations of students would find inspiration
in the beautiful wisdom and courage of the maiden from Nazareth.
- 54 undergraduate majors
- 14 master's degrees
- Three doctoral degrees
- More than 3,000 students
- Locations in North Dakota, Arizona, Montana, Minnesota, Kansas, Rome and Peru
- Vibrant online offerings
- Education for leadership and moral courage
- Challenging academics
- NCAA Division II Athletics, with 17 varsity sports
- A caring environment
Endorsed in The Newman Guide for Choosing a Catholic College!
Catholic Studies
This exciting academic program examines the rich intellectual and cultural traditions of the Roman Catholic Church and its impressive contributions to human thought and culture -- past and present. Learn more about Catholic Studies.
Rome Campus
Rome is the heart of the Catholic Faith and the site of the University of Mary's Rome campus. Study abroad in the shadow of the Vatican: tuition, room, and board cost the same as at the home campus.
Vocation-based Residence Halls
Saint Joseph's Hall for Men is a 36-bed facility with a chapel. Spiritual guidance and direction is provided by the Diocesan Vocations Director, Father Joshua Waltz, who has an apartment within the hall.
Saint Scholastica Hall for Women is housed in the University’s newest residence hall and features a capacity of 45 beds and a beautiful chapel for Eucharistic prayer and the common recitation of the Divine Office. Two Benedictine sisters (including the Director of Vocations from Annunciation Monastery) live with the residents in an apartment located in the hall and provide spiritual guidance and encouragement.
Catholic Scholars Program
Eligible graduates of Catholic high schools can receive free room and board at the University of Mary, thanks to some donors who love Catholic schools.
FOCUS
Our excellent university ministry program is partnering with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students as we reach out to our students with the Gospel.
Chesterton's
Our “campus pub” is a tribute to literary heroes like J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and G.K. Chesterton!
Catholic Culture at Mary
Our Sisters, Mass & Adoration, Praise & Worship, Bible studies, summer programs, the "Knights of Virtue" and "Vera Forma" -- there's a lot going on! Learn More about Catholic Culture at Mary.
Faithful, Affordable, Flexible Graduate Programs
Explore our world-class, cutting-edge master’s and doctoral programs, including a new Master’s in Bioethics and an MBA in Virtuous Leadership!
Imagine yourself at the nation's most affordable, serious Catholic university.
Come to Mary!
"Set against personal struggles, moral confusion, and fragmentation of knowledge, the noble goals of scholarship and education, founded on the unity of truth and in service of the person and the community, become an especially powerful instrument of hope."
"The instinct of a Christian, Catholic, Benedictine institution is to resist the fragmentation of knowledge. We stand convinced that there can be a deep harmony between faith and reason. ... At a place like the University of Mary, reason is at home in a culture of faith"
